Slate Daily Feed Death, Sex & Money | Money Advice For This Weird Moment
Jun 10, 2025
This discussion features Bethel Habte, a personal finance coach dedicated to helping people achieve financial goals, alongside Mark Blythe, a political economist who tackles large economic trends, and Rebecca Auman, a practical witch merging intuition with advice. They delve into managing finances during inflationary times, the emotional toll of pet ownership's costs, and navigating the complexities of financial decisions tied to love and loss. Listeners gain insights on adapting to economic changes while finding humor in financial struggles.
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Inflation Impacts Unequally
- Inflation impacts people unevenly depending on income due to consumption patterns.
- Lower-income individuals feel inflation more acutely as they spend more on volatile essentials like food and rent.
Prepare Financially for Pets
- Build an emergency fund specifically for pet expenses before committing to a new pet.
- Save regularly in a "kitty fund" to cover unexpected vet bills and be financially prepared.
Embrace Career Optionality
- Young professionals should embrace flexibility and explore adjacent career paths.
- Use your optionality to reinvent yourself rather than sticking to an uncertain trajectory.
